Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Summer Zucchini Pancakes

These pancakes are so good. I made them yesterday for The Kid's first day of school. I've made them a lot and anytime I have leftover zucchini from something, I pull this recipe out.

Here's a little tip though, don't make them in front of your children. Mine were in the kitchen helping this time and when I started grating the zucchini, this is what I heard: "Zucchini!? In pancakes?! Ewwwww, groooosssssss, I am NOT going to eat that! Moooom, don't put that in there!"

Yeah, ignore them, they have no idea what they're talking about. In addition to the original recipe ingredients, I always add vanilla and some type of fruit. This time I used blueberries and blackberries.

I was cooking up the second batch while they were at the table eating and this is what I heard: "Emma, my pancakes taste JUST like DONUTS! Mine too Carter! Mmmm, I love them. MOM, I'm gonna want some more."

*Note: My kids are used to whole wheat flour, but you can certainly replace it with all-purpose flour instead.

Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla if using, in large bowl. Stir in zucchini, and berries if using, until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until ingredients are moistened.

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At the most recent head count, my house consisted of The Mom (that would be me), The Dad, The Kid, The Girl, Baby, The Dog (in spirit), The Cat,The Tortoise, The Parakeet, The Fish, and Libby Lou (The Puppy). I am completely obsessed with gardening, cooking and cheese. If I was a superhero, my name would be The Rearranger. Saving the world, one knick knack at a time. I'm a 40-year-old SAHM with a stockpile of photos and a head full of ideas, ahem, ramblings. Welcome to my life.